The end of chemo, well done Jem!! Hopefully you've had loads of shrinkage 👍 🍾 👏 👏 👏 Let us know when you've decided on what surgery and when it is. In the meantime rest up you earned it 💪 💪 😘
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I'm sure you'll be fine. The longest part is the radiographers getting you lined up for it. I'm surprised you're not being given the 5 day larger doses. Good luck with your appointment too, hope it is just necrosis. Let us know how you get on xx
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I had a lumpectomy so I still have my breast. I must admit that the surgeon has done a really good job, my scars are healing really well, one on my nipple is barely noticeable. The wire they put in has left another scar which is small then I have the lymph nodes biopsy scar which is by far the most irritating and has taken a really long time to heal. The radiotherapy was fine. Mine is on the left so I had to hold my breath to move my heart out of the way, once you get used to it, it's fine. What side is yours ?
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I'm supposedly done. I finished radiotherapy at the end of Feb, but had a lump come up in March, had an ultrasound and was poked about by a surgeon they said it was tissue damage from the radiotherapy. I still have to go to see an oncologist, I'm hoping to be signed off or discharged whatever you call it but I've heard different things about being discharged because I'm on Tamoxifen. I had a phone call from one of the oncologists, I thought that would be it and she would sign me off but she said I still have to be seen but she couldn't give me a reason why. She also said I need another appointment with the surgeon. So hopefully after those appointments, whenever they will be I will be just yearly mammograms 🤞
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Hi ladies Just checking in seeing how everyone is doing, well I hope. All my appointments were and have been cancelled not sure when they will be happening, hopefully with the lockdown now starting to ease a bit they will be soon. Hope you are all doing well 😘 🌈
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Hi Jem Glad to hear everything is moving in the right direction for you. That is great news it's shrank 4cm,u hopefully you'll end up with a lumpectomy and/or a mammoplasty 🤞 Yes your right about the hairdressers, they are going to be making a mint once everything returns to normal 😂 Enjoy the sunshine X 😎
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Hi lilyb84 Thanks for replying. Glad to hear you're still getting your treatment and getting out a bit. Good news that everything is working for you. The thought of the surgery is very daunting, I was the same. Try not to think about it too much as it's a long way off yet. I know that's easier said than done. You sound like you're doing really well. Although I'm sure it's difficult with a toddler and baby. I've been using Sainsburys Chop Chop app to get shopping as I can't get a delivery slot. It's good if you only want a few bits they deliver up to 20 items to you within an hour, a deliveroo driver brings mine. Take care xx
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Hi Jem Thanks for replying, it must be tough for you going through the chemo and having to home school, cook and all the other stuff you have to do as well to keep them occupied! It's a really crap time isn't it. I know what you mean about meeting up with friends and family. Just to meet someone for a coffee or just go for a long walk would be an absolute privilege right now. I'm ok thank you, I had a lump appear, near my surgery scar. I went to the breast clinic, saw a surgeon had an ultrasound and they said it was scar tissue so that was a relief. I've been taking Tamoxifen for nearly 3 months now and I have an oncology appointment tomorrow, I expected it to be cancelled and done over the phone but I received a text this morning telling me to come in, lots of instructions about coming alone etc etc. The strange thing is I'm actually looking forward to going to the cancer centre, how strange is that! It's because I haven't been out in 4 weeks. I'm going to have to walk there too, it's about an hour walk there and another hour back again obviously! I'm so happy to be getting out, it's weird!! How is your treatment going, do you have many side effects? Have you had any shrinkage? Is there any sign of surgery on the horizon for you yet? Stay well XX
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Hi Ladies - Jem, Lily, Lvp, B4 and Lefty Hope you are all doing ok. This is most definitely a very strange time for us all. I hope you've all been able to get your treatment as normal. Just thought I'd check in and see how you are all bearing up. Sending best wishes and positive vibes to you all 💞 xx
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Hi Chelle I'm doing ok thanks, still have very sore skin and getting stabbing pains. I spoke to a radiographer who told me it's all normal, and part of the healing so that's good to hear. Yes it's very strange London being this quiet. It's a strange time for us all though at the moment. I don't think any of us have ever seen anything like this... London is slowly but surely coming to a stand still, all the public transport is now being scaled back. I've just spoken to someone I know she got on a bus during this morning's rush hour and she was the only one on it. That's never been heard of before! Take care let me know what you think of those bra's, they aren't the greatest but for me they are the comfortablest I've found. I paid £35 for one zip up one and the zip busted after two washes 🙄
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Hi Chelle Well done on finishing your rads. I had the same trouble with bras whatever make I tried they just wasn't comfortable. I've ended up with very cheap bras from Amazon. They go over your head with no seams, the band underneath is quite soft. They are the most comfortable I've found, they are extra cheap too, so they will do for now at least while I'm still sore from radiotherapy and can't wear my normal underwired. I finished rads the week before you. Anyway try these bras if you don't like them just send them back, they are by Simiya on Amazon and very cheap x
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Hi Tansy This is a very difficult thing to get your head around. I was diagnosed at the beginning of December and still get very up and down times. It's a very surreal thing to be told you have cancer. You have been dealt a huge shock, you need help and support. Don't keep this to yourself, talk about it. I'm sure you will find most people very kind. I'm not one for meditation and stuff but I do now, since diagnosis. Download the free app 'Smiling Mind' there's lots of helpful programs on it. Also call the nurses at the top of this page. There is lots of support available for you, you just need time to digest all this bad news, the first 2 or 3 weeks after diagnosis are the worst. Indescribable at best... Things will improve for you as time goes on even though there are some tough times and decisions to be made XX
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Hi lilyb84 Sorry you are going through this with a new baby and a toddler it can't be easy. I don't have any advice for you as I'm not in the same situation, but just wanted to say I feel for you. Jemma has given you some good tips. I know you don't have family close by but I was wondering if you could contact Macmillan or a local charity to help give you some support? I know some will help with housework, food shopping and things like that. You need more rest than your getting. Hope you start feeling a bit better soon xx
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Hi Chelle I asked about antihistamines and if they might cause a problem and make tamoxifen stop working but the radiographer wasn't sure and said to use hydrocortisone 1% cream for now until I speak to a doctor, so that's what I've been doing. I look like I've got a rash but I don't think the cream is strong enough as it works for about 3 minutes then I'm itchy as hell again. Hoping it passes quickly! Have a great weekend hope the weather's not too bad where you are xx
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Hi Chelle Yes I'm all done, yay!! I am very red, sore and itchy but it will be fine. I'm sure. I've been falling asleep very early too which is good because usually I'm a bad sleeper. 😴 I've just woken up to the crappiest weather. The shopping trip might have to wait a couple of days. 😞 Good luck for your last week coming up. 💪 Take care xx
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Hi Chelle That's great the young girl has her college friends for support. How horrible for her to be diagnosed at such a young age! There is no bell to ring at my hospital. Let your friend drive you, if only for a couple if days. That's what friends are for after all. I don't have any special plans to celebrate, not at the moment anyway. This weekend though I'm planning to buy myself something nice! Not sure what yet but maybe some new clothes. I finish rads on Friday and will be starting the "Moving Forward" course on Tuesday. I think I need something to focus on for now X
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